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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2019

TV-G

Director

Martin Wood

Runtime

84 minutes

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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play is a classic cozy mystery that focuses on providing comfort and familiarity rather than pushing boundaries. The film upholds traditional social norms and cultural values without challenging them. The movie centers on a strong female lead who uses her intelligence to solve the mystery. However, this strength is balanced by a lack of diversity and complexity in the cast and storyline. Overall, the film lacks the depth needed to address issues of the way different parts of someone's identity overlap and racial diversity, leading to a narrative that feels homogeneous and lacking in broader representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth genders. There is no representation of same-sex relationships or diverse sexual orientations.

How does Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play portray gender?

Good

Aurora Teagarden is portrayed as a highly capable and intelligent professional who drives the plot forward. She exhibits significant independence and control over her actions, but the narrative does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play?

Limited

The cast is primarily composed of white actors, with a noticeable absence of characters from diverse racial backgrounds. There are no characters of color who play significant roles or have substantial ability to act.

How does Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights the importance of community and adherence to traditional values. It showcases the preservation of small-town customs and the restoration of justice within the community.

Does Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no storylines centered around neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a compelling female-led narrative with a highly capable protagonist.
  • Aurora Teagarden is shown to have significant intellectual independence and control over her actions.

Limited or Absent

  • The cast is predominantly white and lacks significant characters of diverse backgrounds.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth genders.
  • The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

At a gathering of mystery and true crime fans, Aurora Teagarden’s nephew, Phillip, is accused of murder when an unplanned onstage blackout during the play in which he is performing ends, revealing Phillip holding the bloody knife that has just killed one of the other performers. 12th installment in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries

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